Joseph F. Tuma Jr., age 74, of Forestdale, Alabama passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2020. Joseph was born March 8, 1946. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Tuma Sr. and his mother Anita Tuma and his sister Vivian T. Covington. Mr. Tuma was a Vietnam veteran serving his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post 255 in Fultondal, Al. He also attended Gardendale First Baptist Church. Mr. Tuma is survived by his son Andrew Tuma (Linette) and his daughter Kellie T. Atcheson (Terry). His grandchildren include Mikayla Tuma, Grace Tuma, Maddie Manning, Brooke Tuma. The mother of his children Lorie Lane, son-in-law Mike Atcheson, nephews; Richard Lykes, Derrick Lykes, Philip Lykes, his nieces Karen Ellisand Shirley Bell, his cousins Lynn Miller, Jane Hanks Steve Webster and his best friends Wayne Gwin and Tommy Keith
A visitation for Joseph will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071. A funeral service will occur Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071. A burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. In Leu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Gardendale First Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Tuma family.
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